Edson Álvarez vs Ezequiel Fernández
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€22.0M vs €25.0M). Edson Álvarez leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Ezequiel Fernández is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Edson Álvarez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Álvarez is the kind of defensive midfielder who makes a team's engine room feel frictionless—a relentless ball-winner whose reading of the game operates at a level most players in this league simply cannot match. His interceptions and tackles won both sit in the top 5% of the Super Lig, and his press intensity mirrors that elite tier, meaning opponents rarely get comfortable in transition.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (56% duel success), heavily involved in possession (75 passes/90), central to possession (93 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.2/90), a high-intensity presser (press score 3.3/90), constantly disrupting opposition build-up and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Edson Álvarez | Ezequiel Fernández | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.12 | 0.00 | Edson |
| Shots / 90 | 1.17 | 0.21 | Edson |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.05 | 1.03 | — |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 5.87 | 7.94 | Ezequiel |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.11 | 1.57 | Edson |
| Interceptions / 90 | 2.11 | 0.41 | Edson |
| Press intensity / 90 | 3.85 | 3.29 | Edson |
| Pass accuracy % | 88.10 | 90.20 | Ezequiel |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Edson Álvarez or Ezequiel Fernández?
Both players are valued similarly (€22.0M vs €25.0M). Edson Álvarez leads in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Ezequiel Fernández is stronger in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and pass accuracy %. Overall, Edson Álvarez holds the statistical edge across 5 of 7 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Edson Álvarez has a market value of €22.0M, while Ezequiel Fernández is valued at €25.0M.